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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.88 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.88 and 116.80 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.88 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.88 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.88 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 58,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,385.98/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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